Comparison

Layered vs LockScreen Calendar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Layered

Transform your lock screen into a dynamic calendar display. See your daily schedule at a glance without opening any apps. Customize your wallpaper with your events, time, and location.

Highlights
  • Calendar events on lock screen wallpaper
  • Automatic updates via iOS Shortcuts
  • Customizable fonts, colors, and layouts
  • Supports Apple Calendar and Reminders
  • Displays time-based and all-day events
  • Includes location information
Features
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Do you ever unlock your phone and pause for a moment, wondering - "What do I have to do today?" Layered turns your calendar events into a live lock screen wallpaper. No more hunting for widgets or opening a separate calendar app - just turn on your screen and see your entire day at a glance. Your schedule, right on your wallpaper: Automatically converts events from Apple Calendar and Reminders into your wallpaper. Time-based events, all-day events, and location info - all displayed cleanly and clearly. Auto-updates with Shortcuts: No need to open the app every time. Connect with the iOS Shortcuts app to automatically update your wallpaper at scheduled times or whenever specific conditions are met. Make it yours: Mix and match fonts, colors, and layouts to create a look that's uniquely you. Solid colors, glass effects, and more background styles are supported. Perfect for you if: - Opening a separate app just to check your schedule feels like too much effort - You want to stay on top of your day but keep forgetting what's on your plate - You love customizing your phone to look just right Start building your personal schedule wallpaper with Layered today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LockScreen Calendar

Transform your iPhone Lock Screen into a functional calendar display. Overlay your monthly or yearly schedule, to-do lists, and events onto custom wallpaper. View your agenda at a glance without unlocking your device.

Highlights
  • Customizable calendar wallpapers
  • Syncs with Apple, Google, Outlook calendars
  • In-app event management and reminders
  • Multiple calendar view styles
  • Photo integration for backgrounds
  • Automatic wallpaper updates via iOS Shortcut
  • Local data processing for privacy
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Turn your iPhone Lock Screen into a beautiful, functional calendar. Lock Screen Calendar allows you to create custom wallpaper that display your monthly or yearly schedule directly on your lock screen. View dates at a glance without ever opening an app or unlocking your phone. Whether you need a productivity tool or an aesthetic upgrade, our calendar wallpaper maker lets you combine your favorite photos with clean, readable calendar grids. KEY FEATURES: - CALENDAR WALLPAPERS Overlay a calendar, schedule, to-do list on your Lock Screen. Check the date instantly. Perfect for minimalists and planners who value efficiency. + Sync with APPLE calendar & GOOGLE calendar & OUTLOOK calendar + Sync with APPLE Reminders - IN-APP CALENDAR & REMINDERS * View your month and events inside the app. * Add, edit, and delete events – Create events with title, date/time, repeat (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.), reminders, and notes. * Event reminders – Get notified before events (e.g. 5 or 15 minutes before). Tapping the notification opens the app to the Calendar tab. - TOTAL CUSTOMIZATION Make it yours. Choose from multiple styles: * Eisenhower Matrix: priority matrix, todo list * Agenda/Schedule: Today, Month, Week, 2-Week Schedule, Week + daily agenda * Classic Month: A clean grid view of the current month. * Full Year: See the big picture with progress dots. * Lunar Calendar: Track solar and lunar dates together. * Life Progress: Visualize your week or month of life. - DESIGN YOUR WAY * Photos: Use your own images as backgrounds. * Style: Adjust colors, dim levels, and first day of the week (Mon/Sun). * Markers: Highlight "Today" with dots, rings, or squares. - SMART AUTOMATION Set it and forget it. Use our pre-built iOS Shortcut to automatically update your Lock Screen wallpaper every morning. Your calendar stays fresh daily without manual editing. *** PRIVACY FIRST Your data belongs to you. All calendar processing happens locally on your device. We do not collect, store, or track your personal events. Download Lock Screen Calendar today and organize your life right from your wallpaper. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Layered4 screens
LockScreen Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LockScreen Calendar at none against Layered's shown. LockScreen Calendar also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 3). Layered's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Layered sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LockScreen Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Layered holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockScreen Calendar has 44 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Layered's written reviews are positive against 50% of LockScreen Calendar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Layered ships an update every 2 days, LockScreen Calendar every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 15, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Layered versus LockScreen Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayeredLockScreen Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings344 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNemo Studio (KR)Vinh Vo

Customer experience

Layered

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative29.6%

LockScreen Calendar

All ratings44 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Layered

Subscriptions2
  • Layered Premium (1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • Layered Premium (1 Year)$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$17.99
2 purchases

LockScreen Calendar

Subscriptions1
  • Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Layered free?
Layered is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockScreen Calendar free?
LockScreen Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Layered or LockScreen Calendar?
Layered is rated higher. Layered averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while LockScreen Calendar averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.
Do Layered or LockScreen Calendar have ads?
Layered shows ads; LockScreen Calendar does not.
Which is updated more often, Layered or LockScreen Calendar?
Layered ships an update every 2 days, and LockScreen Calendar every 3 days. Most recently, Layered was updated on November 15, 2026 and LockScreen Calendar on November 15, 2026.

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